Principal

Scott County School District•Georgetown, KY

23h

About The Position

Under professional direction, to serve as the chief administrative officer of a comprehensive high school; to plan, implement, and direct the operational procedures and processes of the site; to plan, develop, and implement instructional goals and objectives, and procedures for evaluating program effectiveness; to plan, develop, and conduct staff development and staff training programs and activities; to plan and conduct public and community relations programs; and to do other related functions as directed.

Requirements

Kentucky certification in Educational Leadership or Administration as appropriate for level/area of school vacancy
Master’s Degree
Certification in State & District Certified Staff Evaluation System
Five years of successful teaching experience, plus two years of successful administrative experience at the secondary level.
Equivalent to the completion of a Master of Arts or higher degree from an accredited college or university in educational administration, instructional technology, or a closely related field.
Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.
Knowledge of : Principles, techniques, strategies, goals, and objectives of public education at the secondary level; Philosophical, economic, and legal aspects of public education; Procedures, methods, and trends of organization and management of a secondary school; Curriculum development strategies, instructional delivery systems, and program evaluation processes; Evaluation techniques for determining program activity and personnel effectiveness; Human relations and conflict resolution strategies and team building principles and techniques.
Ability to : Manage, lead, and direct the functions and activities of a secondary school; Demonstrate an effective instructional, organizational, and administrative mode; Systematically analyze problems, determine alternative problem solutions, and make appropriate and effective decisions; Communicate effectively in oral and written form; Understand and carry out oral and written directions with minimal accountability control; Establish and maintain effective organizational, public, and community relationships.

Responsibilities

Serve as the instructional leader of a comprehensive high school.
Plan, design, and conduct follow-through strategies pertaining to curriculum development, and the implementation of instructional programs and activities designed to meet the needs of students and the educational community within the school attendance area.
Plan, develop, organize, conduct, and maintain performance evaluation information systems designed to ensure that site goals and objectives are achieved, and that all levels of staff adhere to site, District, state, and national educational standards and goals.
Plan, develop, organize, and administer support systems which provide optimal educational opportunities for high school age students.
Work closely with the staff and appropriate advisory groups in assessing the school's educational and program needs, and develop short-term and long-range planning strategies for creating an optimal educational program.
Coordinate a master calendar of programs and activities to achieve the determined goals and objectives.
Plan, develop, organize, and administer a variety of support systems which aid in allowing the student population to achieve at their maximum potential.
Plan, develop, and implement budget planning and expenditure control procedures.
Monitor and audit expenditure proposals and allocate resources appropriately.
Plan, develop, and implement effective administrative support systems, and delegate appropriate areas of responsibility to subordinates.
Confer, consult with, and advise District, public and private agency personnel, and parents concerning student educational and behavior problems, and determine alternative problem solutions.
Manage, supervise, observe, and assess site personnel performance, and provide counsel and assistance as required.
Assist site personnel and superintendent in resolving rights disputes which may include conducting or participating in formal hearing proceedings.
Plan, develop, organize, and conduct staff development and staff training programs which identify and encourage leadership potential.
Confer and collaborate with site and District instructional support personnel in decision making processes and in the development of alternative approaches to solving educational concerns and issues.
Participate in the formation, function and leadership of District and site advisory groups.
Assist the school community and the public in their awareness of the site goals and objectives and the strategies for achieving them.
Assist in the development, implementation, interpretation, and administration of policies, rules and regulations, and negotiated employee agreements.
Supervise, direct, and coordinate the assignment of instructional and pupil support personnel.
Establish administrative review procedures to ensure a maximum utilization of monetary and human resources.
Establish and maintain conflict resolution procedures in an effort to maintain a high level of staff morale.
May be responsible for the management, monitoring, auditing, and evaluating of specially funded programs.
Plan, develop, and provide, as required, management reports pertaining to the educational climate and the functions and activities of the school facility.
Coordinate student and family assistance programs with social service and youth service agencies.
Comply with applicable state and federal law as well as local policies and procedures.
Others duties as assigned.